National Musuem of the American Sailor
National Musuem of the American Sailor
National Musuem of the American Sailor
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Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
As an official Department of the Navy Museum under the Naval History and Heritage Command, the National Museum of the American Sailor’s mission is to collect, preserve, and interpret the history of the United States Navy’s Enlisted Sailor for the benefit of the US. Navy and the people of the United States. NMAS will fulfill this mission by: •Serving as a vital part of the heritage training process for all Navy recruits and connecting them to the Navy’s long tradition of Honor, Courage, and Commitment. The institution also plays an important role in the Navy community by hosting naval traditions and activities that promote Naval Heritage to the greater community. •Collecting and exhibiting United States Naval history that is accurate, complete and unbiased. •Preserving the physical legacy and historical experiences of the Navy’s Enlisted Sailor for the benefit of the United States Navy and the general public. •Anticipating the United States Navy’s future historical needs by creating strategies and policies for the selection and acquisition of historical material. •Developing innovative and inspirational educational programs and exhibits that broaden and deepen public knowledge and appreciation of the significance of the United States Sailor.
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356ricke
Pooler, GA143 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
Small museum is not worth a special trip, but if you're waiting on your sailor, it's worth a stroll. Like other mention, significant space given over to sailor tattoos
Written July 10, 2023
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wes607
Spring, TX95 contributions
Jun 2022
While the material they had was presented very well, the content was a little lacking. Half of this museum was dedicated to Tattoos
It was free and right down from the base and for those two reasons I would say it was worth the visit
It was free and right down from the base and for those two reasons I would say it was worth the visit
Written June 6, 2022
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rkflood
Wadesboro, NC4 contributions
Oct 2019 • Family
Great little museum, lots of history. Had a great time wandering thru seeing the history and exhibits.
Written October 11, 2019
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Lea S
Knoxville, TN64 contributions
Jan 2019 • Family
We had a great time walking through the museum, while we were waiting for our sailor to get liberty. It was neat to see the history of the Navy including racks, bootcamp beds, food and all kinds of neat facts.
Written February 11, 2019
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interceptpubs
Columbus, IN974 contributions
Oct 2018 • Solo
This little museum is clearly geared toward the families of the recruits getting their introduction to the Navy at this huge training base (it is, in fact, the boot camp for all sailors entering the service). The most interesting displays delve into the history of the base from its origins during the Great White Fleet era of Theodore Roosevelt up through today. There are also small galleries on women and minorities in the Navy, as well as a gallery on animals related to the Navy (mascots and the like) and letter writing by service members and their families. It'll take less than half-an-hour to cover everything here and, frankly, if you aren't otherwise on base or in the neighborhood, you can probably skip it. The only thing that we found moderately interesting was the 5-inch gun mount out front - mainly because it isn't encased in a metal shell, so you can see how all of the mechanism gets crammed into that small package.
Written October 2, 2018
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Mary O
Pittsburgh, PA438 contributions
Aug 2017 • Friends
This is cute and informative place. They had nice displays and a lot of information. They had a very cute gift shop with clothing, hats, stickers and so much more. Worth while.
Written August 4, 2017
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Jeff S
1 contribution
Apr 2017 • Solo
A museum for the enlisted sailor at the "Quarter deck of the Naavy". Insulting to us blue jackets. It was almost worth the price of admission.
Written April 13, 2017
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Bobby B
24 contributions
Feb 2017 • Family
UNCLE SAMwins again with all the money spent on this small display and still shows all the pride honour heritage and history. Sometimes i like to reminisce and wish i was there and then realize i could have died.
Written February 26, 2017
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MM J
Mukwonago, WI47 contributions
Jun 2016
We attended a wedding on the base, it was a nice location but, the air conditioning in the building we were in was not working and everyone was sweaty and stinky!!
Written June 20, 2016
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Pool W
10 contributions
Jun 2016 • Family
There is a lot packed in a small space here and staff was very patient with my questions; did not seem to mind helping me understand how past events tie in with current military practices. My youngest son and I visited here while we waited to attend my other sons military Pass-in-Review and it was well worth our time.
Written June 19, 2016
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can you bring on water and small snacks
Good afternoon Susan, You absolutely can bring water and snacks into the museum. Look forward to meeting you.
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